EVEN though we all know we face huge social and health problems because of soaring obesity rates, we seem unable to tackle the crisis in a meaningful way.

The troubled Government action plan on alcohol will go to Cabinet in the coming weeks — but it is not clear when policies to end alcohol sports’ sponsorship and introduce minimum pricing will actually be implemented.

DRINKERS should give themselves two alcohol-free days a week, a committee of British MPs said.

A ROMANIAN doctor who was unable to take a patient’s pulse has been found guilty of poor professional performance following a fitness to practise inquiry by the Medical Council.